Independent Audit and Single Audit Services

The City of Scranton's Business Administration Office has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP BA12.1.25) seeking sealed proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide Independent Audit and Single Audit Services for the fiscal years 2025 through 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. The solicitation was posted on December 4, 2025, with a deadline for proposal submissions set for January 13, 2026, and a question submission deadline of January 9, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s e-Procurement Portal, requiring respondents to register and follow the project to participate properly and receive updates or addenda. The services requested involve comprehensive audit work in compliance with several standards including Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F), AICPA guidelines for governmental audits, and applicable state regulations. The contractor will be responsible for auditing the City’s financial statements, federal grants, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Proposals must include comprehensive documentation such as certificates of insurance, affirmative action affidavits, non-segregated facilities certifications, non-collusion affidavits, and disclosures of any contractor relationships with City personnel. The evaluation criteria emphasize responsiveness to the solicitation requirements, the professional qualifications and experience of the audit team, a detailed and feasible work plan, and the overall completeness and quality of the submission. Each of the first three factors carries equal weight at 25%, while completeness accounts for 10%, with award made on a best-value trade-off basis, meaning the contract may be awarded to a proposal that is not the lowest priced but offers the best combination of quality and cost. Insurance requirements mandate professional liability coverage with the City named as an additional insured, and respondents must provide evidence of registrations and licenses. The contract requires work to be performed within Pennsylvania and mandates compliance with ethical standards, including prohibitions on collusion and requirements for affirmative action commitments. Payment will be on a time and materials basis within a not-to-exceed fee ceiling, with invoices submitted electronically. The City retains full authority over contract award, terms negotiation, and termination rights, and all submitted proposal materials are subject to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law. Key contact personnel include Eileen Cipriani, Director of Business Administration, and Matthew Domines, Finance Director, who can be reached via provided emails and phone numbers for solicitation-related inquiries.